Ag Procurement Manager

What you’ll do: Responsible to provide an exceptional level of customer service, maintain a safe and efficient operation while adhering to all company policies, procedures, and standards, including meeting established productivity standards. Provides leadership, direction and oversight to Agro Division operations, programs, and policies in Melville, Lipton and Ituna to meet budgeted goals and objectives. Develop and implement a comprehensive procurement strategy aligned with the Prairie Coop’s objectives and industry best practices.  Lead sourcing efforts to identify and evaluate potential suppliers, ensuring compliance with quality and cost effectiveness criteria.  Administer, and achieve budgeted goals as it relates to the pricing, sales, margins, expenses, and inventory of the commodity.  Oversee the completion and follow through of all safety and environmental policies and procedures and ensure standards are achieved.  Provide leadership to the Melville, Lipton, and Ituna Ag Sales Representatives, including the recruitment, goal setting, performance management, training, and development of team members. Why it matters: Our team provides a range of products and services to support our member-owners. Through the work that we do, we help to build, fuel, feed and grow Western Canadian communities together.  Who you are: You are looking for a career in Agriculture and: You embody strategic leadership, focusing on long-term strategies. Building networks brings you satisfaction. You thrive as a visionary and purpose-driven leader. You have a Degree in Agriculture. You have 10+ years of relevant experience, including 6-8 years of leadership experience. You’re honest and trustworthy, are results-oriented and strive to be the best in what you do. You believe in building relationships and collaborating to deliver solutions that matter most, and you recognize the value that different perspectives bring to meet shared objectives. What we offer: Our Team Members receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan.